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Page 2 - How Your Cobra Power Inverter Works

A1 How Your Cobra Power Inverter Works The Cobra Power Inverter is an electronic pro-duct that has been designed and built to takelow voltage DC (Direct Current) power from yourautomobile or other low voltage power suppliesand CONVERT it to standard 115 Volt AC(Alternating Current) power like the cu...

Page 3 - Controls and Indicators; Customer Support

A2 Controls and Indicators Chassis Thank you for purchasing the Cobra PI1000inverter. Properly used, this Cobra product willgive you many years of reliable service. Customer Support Should you encounter any problems with thisproduct, or not understand its many features,please refer to this owner’s m...

Page 4 - Contents

1 Contents Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 The Power Inverter Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Our Thanks to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 Custom...

Page 5 - Caution: Rechargeable Appliances; Cobra 1000W Output Waveform; Introduction

Caution: Rechargeable Appliances Certain rechargers for small nickel cadmium bat-teries can be damaged if connected to the Cobra1000W inverter. Two particular types of equip-ment are prone to this problem: 1. Small battery-operated appliances such as flashlights, razors and night lights that can bep...

Page 6 - Quick Checkout; Testing

5 Testing Test Load Power Minimum Cable Size 100 w #16 AWG copper 250 w #12 AWG copper 500 w # 8 AWG copper The end of the cable that connects to the invert-er must have its insulation stripped off for about1/2 inch (1.25cm) back from the end, exposingthe bare copper. The other end of the cable, whi...

Page 7 - Connection; Connection

7 5. If a DC power supply is being used as the power source, switch it On. Turn the ON/OFFswitch on the inverter to the On position.Check the meters on the left side panel. Thevoltage should indicate between 11 and 14volts, depending on the voltage of the powersource. 6. Turn the inverter’s ON/OFF s...

Page 8 - Mounting; Installation; Installation

9 Mounting Mount the inverter on a flat surface placing themounting bracket on the bottom. Mountinghardware should be corrosion resistant and atleast #10 or larger. The inverter can be mountedhorizontally or vertically. Cables (included) Power wire and wiring is very important to theperformance of t...

Page 9 - Ground Wiring

11 Ground Wiring There is a screw on the rear panel labeled ChassisGround. This is to connect the chassis of theinverter to ground. The ground terminal in the ACoutlet on the right side panel of the inverter isconnected to the chassis. The Chassis Ground screw must be connected toa grounding point, ...

Page 10 - DC Wiring; DC Wiring; DC Wiring

13 5. Connect the cable from the positive terminal of the inverter to the positive terminal of thebattery’s main fuse, or to the battery selectorswitch, if you are using one. Make a secureconnection. You might observe a spark when you make thisconnection since current can flow to chargecapacitors in...

Page 11 - Operating Limits; It does not; Power Output; Input Voltage

15 The inverter will operate most AC loads within itspower rating. Some induction motors used in freez-ers, pumps and other motor-operated equipmentrequire very high surge currents to start. The invert-er may not be able to start some of these motorseven though their rated current draw is within the...

Page 12 - Troubleshooting Guide; Problem /Symptom Possible Causes Solution; Maintenance; Maintenance

Problem /Symptom Possible Causes Solution Low output voltage Using average Use true RMS on voltmeter reading meter reading (96 VAC to 104 VAC) Low output voltage Overload Reduce the and current indicator load in red zone No output voltage Low input Recharge and voltage voltage battery, indicator in ...

Page 13 - Specifications

19 Specifications 18 Power Consumption Specifications 1. CONTINUOUS OUTPUT POWER (4 HOURS) 1000W 2. CONTINUOUS OUTPUT POWER (30 MINUTES) 1200W 3. SURGE RATING (0.1SECOND) 2000W 4. PEAK EFFICIENCY (12V—1/2 LOAD) > 90% 5. EFFICIENCY (FULL LOAD, 12V ) >83% 6. NO LOAD CURRENT DRAW < 0.5 A (12.6...

Page 14 - Limited Three Year Warranty

COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its COBRA Power Inverter, and the component parts thereof,will be free of defects in material and workmanship for aperiod of 3 years from the date of consumer purchase. Thiswarranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser,provided that the product ...

Page 15 - If You Think You Need Service

Cobra Electronics Corporation6500 West Cortland StreetChicago, IL 60707 For technical assistance, please call our Automated Help Desk which can assist you by answering the most frequently asked questions about Cobra products. (773) 889-3087 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A Consumer Service Represent...